International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 11, Issue 12, December 2021 223 ISSN 2250-3153 This publication is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution CC BY. http://dx.doi.org/10.29322/IJSRP.11.12.2021.p12031 www.ijsrp.org Research Article on Hurdles faced during implementation of Project Controls in Indian Construction Industry Sagar Gaur (Prince2 Registered Practitioner, Certified Project Manager (IPMA Level-C)), B. Tech (Civil), JUIT (HP) & PG in Project Engineering & Management (PEM), NICMAR (Pune), MBA (Project Management) – Pursuing from Westford University College, Sharjah, UAE (Awarding body UCAM, Spain), and working in Ramboll India Pvt. Ltd. DOI: 10.29322/IJSRP.11.12.2021.p12031 http://dx.doi.org/10.29322/IJSRP.11.12.2021.p12031 Abstract- Project controls in construction project is very much essential for a successful planning and project completion. Implementation of project controls in Indian construction industry is very much vital as Indian construction industry is lacking in implementation of project management process/tools and facing several issues/ delays. Implementation of project controls also need proper organization, and the front-end responsible persons need to be more focused in managing project controls department. This study provides an empirical review on the hurdles faced by the Indian construction industry while the implementation of project controls. In this study, a survey method is used for understanding the practical experiences faced by Indian construction industry in the implementation of project controls. 434 participants were involved in the survey and several questions related to the project control in Indian construction industry were asked. The responses conclude that Indian construction industry is struggling in managing/implementing project controls, hence, facing several hurdles which are delaying the projects in terms of time and cost. Three main issues determined in this study which are mostly faced by the Indian construction industry which are lack of experience in project controls, lack of proper training, and lack of concern of the on-site supervisors. Indian construction industry must be more organized, and the management needs to be more concerned for a planned, dedicated, and appropriate project controls department. Index Terms- Project Controls, Implementation of project control, issues in project controls, Indian construction sector I. INTRODUCTION he Indian construction industry is rapidly growing and making a substantial contribution to the country’s overall economy. Real estate and urban development make up, the bulk of the Indian construction industry. The Real Estate section includes residential, office, retail, hotels, and leisure parks. Sub-segments of the urban development sector include water and sanitation, public transportation, education, and healthcare. By 2020, the construction industry will account for 9 percent of India’s gross domestic product (GDP) [1]. However, as this sector continues to grow and develop, some concerns and challenges have arisen, slowing the industry's progress [2]. The primary concern is the management of construction projects. Construction project management includes laborers, on-site supervisors, project planners, investors, and project managers. In most building projects, the communication link between them produces disagreement, which results in additional expense and delay [2]. This article sheds light on the potential hurdles faced by the construction industry in India for the implementation of project control. The suggestions are also mentioned, which must be implemented for a better approach and development. India's yearly expenditure budget is currently Rs. 438,795 crores, despite the country's overall "Gross National Product" (GNP) being at Rs. 2200,000 crores or more [3]. Over the years, civil engineering projects have accounted for more than half of total budget expenditure. The construction industry serves as a catalyst for economic growth in the country; investment in this sector accounted for 6.5 percent of GDP growth in 2003. Each rupee invested in the construction sector results in a rise in GDP of Rs.0.80, compared to Rs.0.20 and Rs.0.14 for agriculture and manufacturing, respectively. When compared to other industries, statistics indicate that this sector of the economy generates 4.7 times the revenue and 7.76 times the job possibilities [3]. Due to the efforts of the Indian construction industry and the Planning Commission, construction has been granted industrial status. This implies that the country's construction sector, which employs more than 3.1 million people, will place a premium on formal planning and above-board financial planning. The majority of studies attempting to shed light on activities that enhance project results has concentrated on generic project success strategies [4]. According to experts, construction managers cannot focus exclusively on one aspect of a project’s success [5]. For example, project pre-planning, change management, and information technology have been highlighted as critical practices that have a major impact on the schedule and cost performance of projects [6]. Standardized project management tools, leadership abilities, and methods have all been identified as critical factors in determining the success of a project [7]. On the other side, the three most critical success factors for projects were clearly defined goals and objectives, management support, and adequate funds/resources. Communication has been identified as a critical factor in project success [8]. Project T